Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten
Miss Bindergarten Series
What’s inside...
This rhyming, brightly illustrated book follows Miss Bindergarten as she prepares her classroom for the first day of kindergarten, while her twenty-six new students, like Adam Krupp and Brenda Heath, get ready for school at home. The book captures the excitement and fun of starting kindergarten, making it a great tool for practicing the alphabet and introducing young children to school. It has received praise for its multifaceted appeal and can be enjoyed both at home and in school.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Miss Bindergarten feels about getting ready for kindergarten? What makes you say that?
What are some ways the students in the book prepared for their first day of school? How did you prepare for your first day?
Which classroom activities in the book would you be excited to try? Why?
How do the different animals in Miss Bindergarten’s class help each other get ready for school?
If you were a character in the book, what would you bring to the classroom to share with everyone?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, show enthusiasm and use expressive voices for different characters to make the story come alive.
Pause at key moments in the story to ask your child how they feel or what they think will happen next.
Relate the story to your child’s personal experiences with school, emphasizing the exciting aspects of learning and making new friends.
Encourage your child to draw a picture of their ideal first day of school, including activities and friends, inspired by the book.
Ask your child to point out the letters in the alphabet, as they appear in the book, and relate them to the letters in their name or familiar words.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Preparation and organization
Explanation: Miss Bindergarten is shown preparing her classroom for the new school year, which demonstrates the importance of being organized and ready.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by organizing their school supplies and planning their daily routines to foster responsibility and readiness for school.
Example Lesson: Diversity and inclusiveness
Explanation: The classroom in the story includes animals of different types and colors, emphasizing the value of diversity and acceptance.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to appreciate and respect people's differences in their own classrooms and communities.
Example Lesson: Active participation
Explanation: The story shows each student engaging in various activities as they prepare for their first day of school, highlighting the importance of active participation.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to actively participate in class activities and discussions, boosting their confidence and social skills.
Example Lesson: Coping with new experiences
Explanation: The book addresses the feelings of nervousness and excitement that come with the first day of school.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to manage their emotions during new experiences, whether it’s the first day of school or any other new situation.
Example Lesson: Helpfulness
Explanation: Miss Bindergarten's students help each other get ready, fostering a sense of community and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to help their peers in school and at home, strengthening social bonds and collaborative skills.